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Politics·1m ago

Chief Sephardi Rabbi blasts attorney general over draft enforcement

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara over enforcement tied to the yeshiva draft issue. He also claimed President Donald Trump had become more hostile to Israel because of moves against Torah students. The comments come amid clashes over draft rulings and funding cuts to non-enlisting religious institutions.

Kan News
Security·3m ago

IRGC says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to vessels linked to Israel and its supporters until further notice. It said the move is meant to protect regional security and warned Israel and the United States about the consequences.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·11m ago

Swiss Resort Set to Host U.S.-Iran Talks

The U.S.-Iran talks are expected to be held at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland. The luxury site overlooking Lake Lucerne has been closed since June 17 and is due to reopen on Wednesday around midday.

Ynet
General·15m ago

Jerusalem rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger dies at 95

Rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger, longtime leader of Kehillat Chaim in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Mattersdorf, died at 95. His funeral left Saturday night from his synagogue for burial at Har HaMenuchot.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·19m ago

Coalition Leaders Pressure Netanyahu to Dissolve Knesset This Week

Senior coalition leaders are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to dissolve the Knesset this week to stop controversial ultra-Orthodox legislation. They say the move would create a caretaker government, leave the October 20 election date unchanged, and shelve several disputed bills.

Mako·+2 outlets · 67% center
Health·22m ago

Rare Tick-Borne Virus Raises Alarm During Peak Hiking Season

U.S. officials are warning hikers and travelers about Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne infection that can reach the brain within minutes. The article says the virus is not found in Israel, but urges vigilance against local tick-borne diseases, especially Mediterranean spotted fever.

Now 14
General·24m ago

8-Year-Old Injured in Electric Scooter Crash in Baqa al-Gharbiyye

An 8-year-old boy was moderately injured when his electric scooter collided with a car in Baqa al-Gharbiyye. He was treated at the scene and evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, while the 28-year-old female driver suffered light injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·34m ago

Teacher Remembers Fallen Sgt. Nir Ben Ari as a Natural Leader

Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, 21, from Kerem Maharal, was killed in combat in Lebanon while serving in the Mגלן unit. His longtime Kfar Galim teacher and school leaders remembered him as a gifted, grateful, and influential student, and the school said it is also mourning a second recent loss.

Walla
General·34m ago

Yeshiva leader to fly to the U.S. for final Torah Fund events after farewell gathering

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch will travel to the United States on Saturday night for a three-day visit to close the Keren Olam HaTorah fundraising campaign. Before his departure, dozens of kollels leaders held a farewell gathering at his home and praised his role in supporting Torah study and resisting anti-Torah measures.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·40m ago

Bride Walks Down the Aisle With the Man Who Received Her Father's Heart

Jenny Stehpin asked Arthur Tom Thomas, the recipient of her murdered father’s heart, to walk her down the aisle in Pittsburgh. He agreed, and at her wedding to Paul Maner she felt the heartbeat of her late father through Thomas. The moment came 10 years after Michael Stehpin’s killing and followed years of contact between both families.

Now 14
General·41m ago

McDonald’s Eilat Kitchen Altercation Caught on Video

A video from a McDonald’s branch in Eilat shows an employee dispute in the kitchen, including one worker appearing to threaten another with a kitchen utensil. McDonald’s Israel said the incident ended within seconds without injuries, and the employees are being disciplined.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·43m ago

Iranian Official Says Switzerland Talks Are Not Part of Negotiations

An Iranian source told CNN that the Switzerland talks are not part of the negotiations because some memorandum of understanding conditions were not met. The source said ending the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, is the Iranian delegation’s top priority.

Ynet
Security·49m ago

Naim Qassem gains deeper control inside Hezbollah

Regional intelligence sources say Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has gained significant influence inside the group. His role expanded beyond politics into operational decisions, after a shaky start following Hassan Nasrallah’s killing and the November 2024 ceasefire. Analysts say his decision to confront Israel after the war with Iran helped cement his standing.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·52m ago

Israeli Drone Smuggling to Gaza Found to Average About 10 Cases a Month

The IDF has logged 170 drone smuggling attempts from Israel into Gaza over a period described as December 2024 to April 2024, or about 10 a month. Two Bedouin-diaspora suspects were recently arrested near Kibbutz Re'im, while investigators warn the drone smuggling network also appears to involve drugs, prohibited goods, and possibly weapons.

Kan News
Sports·54m ago

Napoli Close to Agreement for Union SG Winger Anan Khalaili

Napoli are close to agreeing a transfer for Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian club wants about 25 million euros, while Napoli see the 20-year-old as a long-term, versatile investment.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·58m ago

Jane Street Emerges From Secrecy to Chase AI Dominance

Jane Street is trying to reinvent itself as a visible AI company while preserving its trading edge. The firm, founded in 2000 and now hugely profitable, has announced major AI investments and plans to expand hiring. Its shift away from secrecy comes amid legal and reputational controversies.

Now 14
Politics·1h ago

Temporary Truce Deal Could Become a Roadmap for Iran's Economic Recovery

A 14-clause U.S.-Iran memorandum could quickly restore Iranian oil revenue, unfreeze assets and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The article says a final deal could also lead to at least $300 billion in reconstruction and broad sanctions relief, strengthening Tehran economically.

Calcalist
World·1h ago

Trump Clarifies Hormuz Deal, Says Only the U.S. May Levy Transit Fees

Trump clarified that no transit fees will be charged in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, and afterward only the United States may collect them. The announcement followed reports that Iran can block the strait and sparked criticism in Israel and among Jews in the U.S.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·1h ago

Trump Says Middle East States Should Pay U.S. for Protection

Donald Trump said Middle Eastern countries should compensate the United States for its protective role in the region. He said no transit fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during a ceasefire, or afterward unless the U.S. imposes them.

Now 14
Culture·1h ago

Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich set August 27 wedding in Italy

Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich will reportedly marry in Italy on August 27. The celebration starts August 23 and will be a small, private event for family and close friends. That same day, Emily Damari and Daniel Amit are also set to wed.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Health·1h ago

Suspected First Case as Israel Monitors Ebola Risk

A man who returned from Congo with symptoms is in isolation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. The report says Israel is increasing alertness and preparedness because of an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Arutz Sheva·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

White House Weighs Who Benefits Most From a Deal With Iran

The White House is pushing a deal to end the war with Iran, but Reuters reports the main beneficiary could be the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Guards are said to control much of Iran’s economy, which could complicate any sanctions relief, foreign investment, and U.S. legal exposure.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·1h ago

Lebanon, Not Nuclear Talks, Is Seen as the First Test of the U.S.-Iran Deal

The article says the first major test of the new U.S.-Iran understanding will be Lebanon, not Iran’s nuclear file. Technical talks are scheduled to begin June 21 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, while fighting and ceasefire violations continue in Lebanon. Washington says any broader deal must also address Hezbollah and regional stability.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·1h ago

Shabbat Candles on a Refrigerator Spark Fire in Modi'in Illit Home, Family Escapes

A Shabbat fire in an apartment in Modi'in Illit was caused, in a preliminary probe, by candles placed on a refrigerator. One daughter woke up from the smoke, alerted her family, and they escaped before firefighters extinguished the blaze. Firefighters also responded to a separate electrical fire in another building in the city.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Security·1h ago

Jerusalem police stop 14.5-year-old yeshiva student after dangerous e-scooter ride

Jerusalem police detained a 14.5-year-old yeshiva student after he rode an electric scooter dangerously, ran red lights, and nearly hit pedestrians. Police said he tried to flee and later faced expedited prosecution before being released. The force defended the arrest after partial online video sparked criticism.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·1h ago

Analyst Says U.S.-Iran Understanding Strengthens Hezbollah in Lebanon

Arab affairs analyst Roi Kais said a U.S.-Iran memorandum that includes Lebanon in a ceasefire framework strengthens Hezbollah and Iran. He argued it undermines Lebanon’s state institutions and reverses the purpose of direct Israel-Lebanon talks promoted under Donald Trump.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·1h ago

Upper Galilee Families Face a Make-or-Break Decision by September 1

Hundreds of families in Kiryat Shmona and other Upper Galilee border communities face a key decision by September 1. Their choice depends on whether the security situation becomes sustainably quiet or remains tense, which could push many to leave.

Arutz Sheva
World·1h ago

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, senior Chabad leader in London, dies at 88

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, head of Tomchei Temimim in Golders Green and a senior Lubavitch rabbi in England, died Friday evening at 88. He will be buried Sunday in Jerusalem. Hertz founded major Chabad institutions in London and served in several leading rabbinic roles for decades.

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Security17:45 · 2h ago

Two IDF soldiers killed in fighting in southern Lebanon

Religious-right
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

The IDF cleared for publication the names of two soldiers whose families had been notified of their deaths. Sgt. Maj. Yoav Klein, 21, from Herzliya, served as an armored corps fighter in Battalion 52 of the 401st Brigade, known as the Iron Tracks Formation, and was killed in combat in southern Lebanon.

The second fallen soldier was Staff Sgt. Maj. Nir Ben Ari, 21, from Kerem Maharal, who served as a fighter in the Maglan special forces unit, part of the Commando Brigade. He also fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

The article provides no further details about the circumstances of either death, beyond the military units, ages, hometowns, and the location of the fighting. The announcement makes clear that next of kin had already been informed before the names were released publicly.

Read the original at Srugim